Downtown Seattle in King County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Original Site of the University of Washington
A.D. 1861 - A.D. 1895
Photographed By Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret), May 31, 2018
1. Original Site of the University of Washington Marker
of the
University of Washington
A.D. 1861 - A.D. 1895
Placed by
The Daughters of the Pioneers
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 47° 36.492′ N, 122° 20.037′ W. Marker is in Seattle, Washington, in King County. It is in Downtown Seattle. Marker is on University Street west of 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling west. The marker is mounted at the entrance to the Fairmont Olympic Hotel. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 417 University Street, Seattle WA 98101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Victory Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of University of Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Women's University Club of Seattle (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Brooklyn Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Everett G. DuPen (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Church Cornerstone (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Church of Seattle World War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); First Presbyterian Church of Seattle World War II Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seattle.
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Photographed By Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret), May 31, 2018
2. Original Site of the University of Washington Marker
Photographed By Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret), May 31, 2018
3. Wide View of the Markers
Three markers mounted on the wall near the entrance. This Marker is the middle one.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 31, 2018
4. Top Marker
Albert Sperry Kerry
Past President
Community Hotel Corporation
Patriotic Unselfish
As Outstanding Citizens
Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 8, 2023
5. Original Site of the University of Washington Marker
Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 31, 2018
6. Lower Marker -
National Register of Historical Places Plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2018, by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret) of Coronado, California. This page has been viewed 213 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 1, 2018, by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret) of Coronado, California. 4. submitted on June 2, 2018, by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret) of Coronado, California. 5. submitted on October 27, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 6. submitted on June 2, 2018, by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret) of Coronado, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
